Name: Sparkling Apple Cider Mule – A Fall Cider Cocktail Twist
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 ounces apple cider; 1.5 ounces vodka; 3-4 ounces ginger beer; 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice; Ice cubes as needed; 1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon; 2-3 fresh apple slices; Caramel drizzle or cinnamon sugar rim (optional)

Description

This Sparkling Apple Cider Mule brings together sweet apple cider, fizzy ginger beer, and fresh lime juice for a crisp autumn cocktail. Served in a chilled copper mug and garnished with cinnamon and apple slices, it’s the perfect fall boozy drink for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ounces apple cider

1.5 ounces vodka

3–4 ounces ginger beer

0.5 ounce fresh lime juice

Ice cubes as needed

1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon

2–3 fresh apple slices

Caramel drizzle or cinnamon sugar rim (optional)

Instructions

1. Chill copper mugs in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes

2. Fill the chilled mug halfway with ice cubes

3. Pour in the vodka, apple cider, and fresh lime juice

4. Stir gently to combine without losing the fizz

5. Slowly top with chilled ginger beer and stir once from bottom to top

6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slices

7. Optionally drizzle caramel or rim with cinnamon sugar before serving

8. Adjust lime, cider, or ginger beer to taste

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: cocktail
Method: built
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail

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